Abutilonstriatum

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Features

BloomsApril to September

Height0.5m to 5m

Spread2.2m

Growth HabitBroad bushy

Flower ColourYellow, crimson

Leaf ColourDark green, gold

Description

Abutilon striatum. Syn. A. pictum (although this is disputed). The flowers of this shrub are yellow with deep crimson veining. The leaves, when they have the Abutilon Mosaic virus, are mottled with yellow.

Interest and use

Needs

LightFull sun or Part shade

HardinessFrost tender (min 5°C)

SoilWell drained, Fertile, Chalky

Soil pH6.0 to 8.0

WaterMoist

Cultivation

Abutilon are frost hardy to frost tender, min 5-7C. They need full sun or partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. In the growing season, young plants may need tip pruning to promote bushy growth. Mature specimens may have previous season's stems, so cut back annually in early spring. Tie lax-growing species to a support if necessary. Keep under glass in full light and water freely. Water containerised specimens freely when in full growth, less at other times.

Propagation

Propagate Abutilon by seed in spring or by softwood, greenwood or semi-ripe cuttings in summer.